PEEVISH
\pˈiːvɪʃ], \pˈiːvɪʃ], \p_ˈiː_v_ɪ_ʃ]\
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Habitually fretful; easily vexed or fretted; hard to please; apt to complain; querulous; petulant.
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Expressing fretfulness and discontent, or unjustifiable dissatisfaction; as, a peevish answer.
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Habitually fretful; easily vexed or fretted; hard to please; apt to complain; querulous; petulant.
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Expressing fretfulness and discontent, or unjustifiable dissatisfaction; as, a peevish answer.
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